Medical Benefits and Claims

Veterans who plan to file a claim for medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do not need to request a copy of their military health record from the National Archives' NPRC-MPR. The original health records are provided by the Center when requested by the VA after the claim is filed. Many health records were lent to the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the 1973 fire.

Veterans who filed a medical claim should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to determine if their record is already on file. The VA Toll Free # is: 1-800-827-1000 and will connect the caller to the nearest VA office.

Veterans Service Organizations and Other Groups

A variety of non-profit and private organizations can also help you learn about the services and benefits available to veterans. The following is only a short list. Please see the Directory of Veterans Service Organizations from the Department of Veterans Affairs for a comprehensive and up-to-date list.

Military Connections
A commercial site designed to help present and past military personnel and their families find each other and keep in touch. The site is free to members and offers an array of resources to help past and present military personnel take advantage of their military benefits.